Heniparvirus

Agent Name
Heniparvirus
Major Category
Biological Agents
Category
Infectious Agents
Comments
The first human cases were recognized in 1994 and 1999. The Hendra cases followed close contact with sick horses in Australia, and the Nipah cases occurred in pig farmers in Malaysia. Patients developed encephalitis and pneumonitis.
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Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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